The Legend of Ochi

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The Legend of Ochi

PG

Released Apr 25

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Action

Adventure

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In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

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Critics Consensus

A marvel of state-of-the-art puppetry and visual effects, The Legend of Ochi elevates its predictable story with enchanting presentation.

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Audience Says

Narratively sparse, The Legend of Ochi will be mostly remembered by its mystical beauty and nostalgic vibes.

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A.A. Dowd

Empire Magazine

The first feature from music-video director Isaiah Saxon boasts wondrous old-school creature effects, but they’ve been applied to a rather derivative fable, an eccentric but skimpy Amblin wannabe.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2025

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

I didn't enjoy it much whilst I was watching it; afterwards, my admiration for it has increased.

Aug 6, 2025

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

The Times (UK)

... Owes a lot to the superior likes of ET and My Neighbour Totoro. Still, the climactic “magic of cinema” moment is a real skin-prickler and should ensure this story a future afterlife as someone’s favourite obscure childhood film.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 5, 2025

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Leandro Ariel Porcelli

Cinéfilo Serial

A type of adventure we've seen before but that thanks to filmmakers willing to conjure charms impossible to replicate with only digital tools, it ends up deserving of being enjoyed and recommended by old-school movie magic fans. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Aug 6, 2025

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Jack Martin

Film Feeder

A misfire that may not reach the lows of some of A24’s other failures but nonetheless emerges as something that is far from legendary.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 2, 2025

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Rather than relying on over-the-top fantasy tropes, it offers a world that feels tangible — one where the Ochi, the mythical creature at the heart of the story, is part of a larger, believable ecosystem. The realness of the film makes it so captivating.

Jul 30, 2025

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Ben W

Started strong, quickly fell off. HARD.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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Jason E

Walked out of the theater after 20-30 minutes. So loud my Apple Watch was giving warnings to leave the high noise environment. Tortuous experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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David O

Slow and painful to watch. The soundtrack sounds like a middle school orchestra. Dingy sets. Bizarre music. Listless characters. Depressing aftertaste Left after the first 30 minutes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Cynthia L

The move has a great moral undertone and absolutely wonderful music. Definitely more of film for adults than children to appreciate.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Beth

Took 7 year old Grandson he was thrilled to see it Reminded me of Gremlins Something for the young but enjoyed. The cuteness and themes that are in it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Chibidre

It was so cute, it totally transport you to a different world. Think like ET or never-ending story you get transported somewhere more completely different. They did a really good job with taking you into the story. Also love that they didnt do the Bambi.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Synopsis

In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

Director: Isaiah Saxon
Producer: Traci Carlson, Richard Peete, Isaiah Saxon, Jonathan Wang
Screenwriter: Isaiah Saxon
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Access Entertainment, Year of the Rat Productions, A24, AGBO, Encyclopedia Pictura, Neighborhood Watch, IPR.VC
Rating: PG (Smoking|A Bloody Image|Some Language|Thematic Elements|Violent Content)
Genre: Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 20, 2025
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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